Assistant Principal Catholic Identity

Commencement Date: 13 July 2026

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (5-year) Senior Leadership position 

This position holds a substantive permanent teaching position in the Diocese.

Salary Range:  Assistant Principal - AP1 $149,763 - AP3 $157,119 per annum FTE, commensurate with experience 

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Monday 23 March 2026

Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process, a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.

St Joseph’s School, Parramatta Park

St Joseph’s is a community-minded place of learning in the city of Cairns. With new innovative learning environments, known as Learning Habitats, St Joseph’s Catholic identity is visible right across the school. They pride themselves on collaborative learning and teaching, with an explicit focus on growing better learners as well as achievement. They provide authentic learning opportunities and real-world application, often supported by digital technologies making learning accessible for all.

About the Role

The Assistant Principal Catholic Identity is responsible for providing creative and visionary leadership in promoting the Catholic Identity across all aspects of the school community.  The role is central to implementing the Encounter Catholic Identity Framework and embedding the pedagogical principles of Catholic Dialogue Schools within the school's culture and educational practices.

In this capacity, the Assistant Principal Catholic Identity:

• Models the Catholic ethos
• Leads faith formation
• promotes social justice
• Fosters spiritual and religious development
• Leads wellbeing initiatives

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description  Assistant Principal Catholic Identity.pdf

Work Requirements

• Participation in and commitment to the sacramental life of the Church
• Understanding and commitment to education in the Catholic tradition
• Professional qualifications in Education and Religion as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position Statement for Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in Queensland
• Successful teaching experience, including religious education
• Leadership experience:
  o Demonstrated ability in religious and educational leadership
  o Demonstrated administrative ability
  o Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrated ability in curriculum development, including knowledge of contemporary educational issues at state and national levels, with particular reference to Religious Education
• Written and verbal communication skills of a high order
• Demonstrated commitment to the Pastoral Care of members of the school community
• Skills for building community, including facilitation, delegation, and consultation
• Professional qualifications in Education
• Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Current driver's license
• A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education
• Promote child safety at all times

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Membership available

To Apply

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquiries

James Roberts- Principal

P: 4038 5100

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation, view our Reconciliation Action Plan 

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.